Meet the Corporate Team

JAMES – DIRECTOR & CEO

James is the founder of Plumbing Bros Franchising and co-director of Plumbing Bros Perth. He has 16 years of plumbing experience combined with over 10 years of business and management experience.

James was born and bred in Melbourne where he ran a plumbing & electrical business for 5 years. Here he experienced many highs, but just as many lows. This experience however is the key ingredient to ensuring that Plumbing Bros continue to differentiate themselves and revolutionise the trades industry. James goal is to ensure Plumbing Bros are a household name in every state & territory in Australia by 2024.

James is a one-eyed Hawthorn supporter and has attended each of the 5 grand finals they have been involved in during the past 11 years. 4 of which were victorious 😉

JOE – DIRECTOR & COO

Joe is one of the 3 Plumbing Bros co-founders. He has 10 years of plumbing experience. Joe has a passion for teaching and uses this to ensure all Plumbing Bros team members are constantly at the top of their game. Joe’s aim is to produce a hard-working team that become the leaders of plumbing and gas works in Australia. Everyone who knows and deals with Joe regularly will always tell you about his down to earth and friendly nature, this is a critical trait when it comes to delivering high-quality customer service. If you can’t find Joe in the Plumbing Bros offices, the chances are you will find him in the gym as his second passion is keeping fit & healthy. Joe is also a West coast Eagles supporter and has not stopped celebrating their 2018 premiership.

DEBBIE – CFO

With over 20 years experience in the finance sector, Debbie is our Group CFO. Debbie’s qualifications include accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll.

Debbie’s main driving force is to provide excellent customer service, both to internal stakeholders, and customers too.

Outside of the office, you’ll generally find Debbie spending time with her husband, children, and a couple of fur babies too.

Debbie is a huge Dockers supporter, and she’s convinced they named the team after her. When it comes to World Cup soccer, Debbie will be up watching no matter what time it is.

RHET – SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Rhet is the Plumbing Bros National Sales Manager and his role is to oversee a team of business development managers around Australia.

Originally starting out at the beginning of 2019 as Perth’s inaugural BDM, Rhet moved his way into a national role due to the vital part he has played in PB going national.

Once labelled as ‘Perth’s best salesman’. A tag like this doesn’t come without years of hard work and experience, but more importantly, results.

Rhet has a gorgeous family including his wife, 2 young kids, a dog, 2 cats ad 7 budgies.

Team culture, success and service gets Rhet out of bed in the mornings. If you have been ‘pestered’ recently by a Plumb Bro trying to win all your plumbing work, this was most likely Rhet. But if it was Rhet, you are also more than likely now utilising our 5-star service, because that’s what he does!

Rhet continuously loses a footy tip each week as he unsuccessfully backs in his beloved Blues and for some strange reason Rhet likes to tell people that he hates cucumber?

BRITTANY – NATIONAL ASSIST OPS MANAGER

Brittany is the heart & soul of Plumbing Bros. Brittany has been a Plumbing Bro for 2 years now after she was previously in the banking industry for 5 years. Brittany has an identical twin sister who she regularly substitutes in to work for her when she is hung-over or otherwise engaged. Brittany is a true company woman and without her, Plumbing Bros would not be the same. She constantly juggles enough workflow that would require 3 separate to replace. If Brittany is ever away from the office for a couple of days, you will find her on a plane traveling the world. Brittany recently returned from 3 months sabbatical to be promoted into her new role of Operations Manager.

BIANCA – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO

Bianca joins the Plumbing Bros family with a decade’s experience as an Executive Assistant in the retail and construction sectors. While new to plumbing, Bianca is keen to embrace everything it has to offer and to support our CEO and organisation in her role.
A great work environment helps drive Bianca, so she will excel here at Plumbing Bros! Bianca receives great satisfaction of seeing the outcomes of hard work.
Outside of the office, Bianca enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and close friends. A keen footy supporter, you’ll often catch her watching the Eagles at the ground or on the TV.

JAMIE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (NSW)

Jamie Wildash joins us in the capacity of a Business Development Manager. Jamie services NSW for our National Assist arm, as well as supporting our NSW Franchise Partners.

With 10 years on the plumbing tools, he then spent the next 20 as a BDM. We’re fortunate to have Jamie join the team with a track record like that.

Jamie is a born networker, and loves getting out in to the community and supporting local businesses, while forming great working relationships.

Having played professional rugby league for Norths and Manly, Jamie appreciates the team environment and camaraderie that comes with it, and brings that across to his business pursuits.

SHANE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PERTH)

Shane is the Plumbing Bros Perth Business Development Manager. He has over 10 years’ experience within the Plumbing & Sales Industries across Perth.

Shane is in his early 30’s, is married and has two gorgeous children. His key driver in life is to work hard and enjoy achievements as he strives to be a good role model for his children. Shane loves building relationships and creating value for his clients.

Shane can often be found on the rink bowling down a few as an elite competition Lawn Bowler, having been fortunate to have represented WA on a number of occasions, and also in New Zealand where he represented the Perth Suns in a T20 style competition amongst some of the best bowlers around the world.

Shane is a diehard West Coast Eagles Fan and loves to swing a golf club whenever he’s not emulating Crackerjack.

Shane loves being able to meet people of all walks of life and has a genuine desire to help people however he can; a trait we love about him here at Plumbing Bros!

BRAD – GENERAL MANAGER

Brad is the General Manager of Plumbing Bros, with well over 30 years of experience in management behind him. His previous roles include the state manager of Robertsons Lifting & Rigging, state sales manager of A Nobel & Son, and a director of Fein Power Tools Australia.

Brad is driven by being able to mentor a team to be the best they can be, while setting a positive culture and helping those around him.

Outside of the office, Brad spends his time fishing, playing gold, and with family. We’re not sure in what order!

ROB – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS BURLEIGH WATERS

Rob is the co-owner and Director of Plumbing Bros Gold Coast. He brings over 20+ years of business ownership within the construction sector as well as owning successful businesses within a well-known international fitness brand.

Rob will bring a high level of leadership to his team to ensure that a 5-star service is received by all Plumbing Bros Gold Coast clients. His vision is to ensure that no one feels any angst when looking for a new plumbing tradesperson, and that Plumbing Bros are first on client’s minds in times of need!

Rob is a family man having 3 kids, 2 boys and the princess as well as 3 furry ones. On the weekend you will find the family on the beach enjoying the beautiful weather us Queenslanders are blessed with.

Rob is a loyal Parramatta Eels supporter and proud to say it. He also loves his Canberra Brumbies as that is where he grew up, but don’t hold that against him as he is now a Queenslander!

KAROLINA – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS BURLEIGH WATERS

JAY – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS WAGGA

Jay Bateman has been in the industry for over 16 years. Starting out as a builder’s apprentice, he then made the career change to a plumber 13 years ago. He has spent his life living and working in the Riverina, and for many years working for his dad’s business.

Jay loves running a business, getting out and seeing clients at their different locations, and providing great customer service.

Jay’s a dedicated family man, who is also a keen Rugby League fan. He has the good taste to support the Sydney City Roosters.

MITCH – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS CHATSWOOD

STEVE – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS REDLAND BAY

Steve is the owner and director of Plumbing Bros Redland Bay. Steve has over 30 years’ experience in business management, startups and franchising.

Steve has worked in several different industries in a very long and successful career. Customer satisfaction and quality workmanship has always been at the forefront and main focus of any of the ventures he has been involved with.

The vision that Steve brings to Plumbing Bros is to provide a high-quality plumbing service to the Redland bay area, which will change the perception people have of plumbers. Plumbing Bros Redland Bay’s values are Honesty, Integrity and Ethical work practices. We aim to be the plumber of choice for everyone in the Redland Bay area.

On the weekend Steve is a keen triathlete with several half Ironman races under the belt. You will probably see him zooming around the Birkdale and Wellington point area on his red bike on a Sunday morning. He is also a mad Parramatta Eels supporter, but please do not hold this against him.

STEVEN – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS MANDURAH

Steve is a Mandurah local, and leads the Plumbing Bros Mandurah franchise. With over 16 years of running successful businesses, he knows plenty about how to treat customers and to exceed their expectations.

What attracted Steve to the business was that he could change the perception of plumbing in Mandurah and surrounds. With many trades not providing their customers with outstanding customer service, he knew he could make an instant impact by providing 5 star service.

Value for money, courtesy, and reliable tradespeople, that is what Steve provides the people of Mandurah, and is fiercely proud of it too.

Outside of running Plumbing Bros Mandurah, Steve is a dedicated family man, married with three grown up kids. He loves to get out on his trail bike and is a keen enduro rider. On weekends during the AFL season, you’ll see Steve cheering on the West Coast Eagles.

NEIL – DIRECTOR PLUMBING BROS CABOOLTURE